A trip to the Northern Kuril Islands

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We invite you to an exciting adventure through the northern Kuril Islands: Onekotan, Atlasov, Antsiferova, Shumshu and Paramushir.

This route leads to a picturesque but harsh area and will provide you with an amazing opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the famous Krenitsyn volcano and the majestic Alaid volcano.

You will also see the Atlasov atmospheric lighthouse, Bird Islands, kekurs and an uninhabited island with a colony of sea lions.

Location

Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

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Tour highlights

The famous volcano

You will see the majestic Krenitsyn volcano towering in the middle of the lake

Breathtaking locations

Admire the splendor of the Kuril nature and the greatness of the sea

Climbing an active volcano

Climb Ebeko volcano, look at the crater and fumarole fields

Atmospheric Lighthouse

Take a walk along the picturesque shore to the Atlasov Lighthouse

With a breeze on jeeps

Take part in a trip to Shumshu Island, during which you will see the east coast, the rock arch and the kekurs in the surf

A touch of history

Head to heights 165 and 171, where Japanese pillboxes, damaged Japanese tanks and an artillery piece are still located.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure to Severo-Kurilsk
Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky the day before the start of the tour (July 19), accommodation and meals are paid for independently.
Meeting in the morning (July 20) at the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sea Station.
Transfer by boat to the city of Severo-Kurilsk (takes about a day).
Please note! There is no schedule for 2026 yet, we are guided by the dates of last year.
Self-catering on the ship.
Along the way, you can see whales, killer whales, dolphins, a large number of birds and seals, as well as look at the shores of Kamchatka from the sea — it's a very beautiful sight.

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Day 2 - Arrival in Severo-Kurilsk. Walk and explore the city. Skala Tour
Arrival in Severo-Kurilsk.
Our plan for today will depend on weather conditions and arrival time.
We are located in apartments in Severo-Kurilsk (in a 2-3-room apartment).
Walk and explore the city.
Departure to the seaside, to the Rock Tour.
Getting the band members to know each other.

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Day 3 - Transfer to Onekotan Island. Krenitsyna Volcano
If the weather permits, we immediately go to Onekotan Island, if not, we change the order of the days in the plan depending on the weather conditions.
Transfer to Onekotan Island.
Upon arrival, we set up a tent camp.
We disembark and climb the trail to the caldera of Lake Koltsevoe.
The trail is simple, but with a long climb and a total drop of 600 meters. The total walking distance is 15 km.
We are looking at the Krenitsyna volcano in the Ring Lake.
If there's no wind and there's plenty of time, we'll launch a few packrafts down the steep slope.
Overnight on the shore.
Supper.
An evening by the campfire.

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Day 4 - Departure from Onekotan Island
We are leaving Onekotan Island.
On the way back, we will approach Antsiferov Island, look at the sea lion rookery, Bird Islands and the coast of Paramushir Island.

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Day 5 - Atlas Island
Crossing by water to Atlasov Island. The island was named after the pioneer Vladimir Atlasov.
Today, the plan is to land on the northernmost of the large ridge of the Kuril Islands. This is the surface part of the Alaid volcano.
The island is about 14 km in diameter, the volcano is in the middle, the height is 2339 meters.
We will climb one of the side craters — Taketomi, walk along the shore to the Atlasov lighthouse, if possible, we will circumnavigate the island by sea and see the Olympic breakthrough.
Return to Severo-Kurilsk.

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Day 6 - Shumshu Island
Transfer by boat to Shumshu Island in the former village of Baykovo.
Today we will see the west coast, we will reach the lighthouse on Cape Kurbatov.
After disembarking, we will go to heights 165 and 171, where there are still Japanese pillboxes, damaged Japanese tanks and an artillery piece, as well as a memorial complex in honor of the liberators of Shumshu Island.
We will have lunch on the riverbank and look for a kitchen by the sea.

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Day 7 - Ebeko Volcano
Climbing Ebeko volcano.
The ascent to the active volcano is 1156 m, it very often releases ash columns into the air, perhaps we will be lucky and we will see this impressive event and look at its crater and fumarole fields.
The total distance to walk is 22 km.
Return to Severo-Kurilsk.

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Day 8 - Shumshu Island
Our second trip to Shumshu Island.
We are crossing from Severo-Kurilsk to the former village of Baykova by boat.
We transfer to jeeps.
This time we will see the natural sights of the east coast, the rocky arch and the kekurs in the surf.

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Day 9 - Radial exit or walk to Cape Ozerny
A radial exit to the lighthouse on Cape Sredny and to the old Japanese airfield, or a walk to Cape Ozerny, where the "Black Lakes" are located (about 7 km one way).
The road runs along the striped slopes of the Lagernoye plateau.

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Day 10 - Access to Kamchatka
Departure back to Kamchatka on the cruise ship Anatoly Chernyaev or Hypanis.

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Day 11 - Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Self-placement.
In the evening, optional trip to the hot springs (extra charge).

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Day 12 - Spare day
One day should be a spare in order not to be late for the flight, as there may be shifts in the schedule due to weather conditions.
Buy back tickets on August 1st.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

On the tour, most exits are quite easy. Climbing Ebeko is more difficult, as the total mileage is 24 km. Most of the time there are leisurely walks and trips on the tour.

Accommodation

Tent

3 nights
Cabin on the boat

4 nights
Flat

8 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a rented apartment, in cabins on a cruise ship and in tents.:

on a cruise ship in a cabin — 2 nights (round trip);
in tents – 1 night. 2 nights in tents is possible (depending on the weather, therefore, on the time of sailing to the islands).
7 nights in an apartment in Severo-Kurilsk.

Please note! Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky for 2 or 3 nights (depending on the time of departure) is not included in the price. Independent accommodation and meals in Kamchatka.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 240,000 rubles.

Accommodation in tents is provided on the route.

Rental of tents and public equipment is included in the price.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 7 to 9 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Group meets at

Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

accommodation in an apartment in Severo-Kurilsk;
expedition to Onekotan Island, Ancifer Island, bird Islands by boat;
sea crossings to Atlasov Island and Shumshu Island;
Jeep rental in Shumshu Island;
meals specified in the program (on a hike and when staying in an apartment in Severo-Kurilsk (prepared on duty, with the help of a guide));
tents, public equipment, 2 packages;
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Severo-Kurilsk—Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky boat tickets;
insurance;
registration of a border pass to the Northern Kuril Islands.

Paid extra

flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
accommodation and meals in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky;
meals on the ship and in cafes and restaurants in the city;
a trip to the hot springs (optional).

It's important to know

Documents in a waterproof package:

passport;
a compulsory health insurance policy.

There is an insurance policy for the group, medical expenses for which will be reimbursed (for example, transportation costs in case of emergency evacuation). There is an Iridium telephone for emergency communication. The group registers with the Ministry of Emergency Situations to complete the route.

General equipment provided:

awning, camping furniture, campfire equipment, axes, saws, etc.;
a shared first-aid kit (with a common set of medications that may be needed during the hike).

It is advisable for each participant of the hike to have a personal first-aid kit, which should contain:

individual bactericidal adhesive patches 5-10 pcs.;
elastic bandage 1-2 pcs. or knee pads (knees often hurt due to heavy load, and it is not possible to put 10 bandages in a group first aid kit - they are very bulky);
"favorite" pills and medications. If you have chronic diseases, and you also know that you are often susceptible to this or that disease, be sure to take your usual medications. Example: chronic runny nose – take the usual drops with you, frequent sore throats – take proven remedies that help you, etc. Specific or rare medicines may not be in the first-aid kit.

Necessary personal equipment.

Equipment and accessories:

a backpack for radial exits for 1 day (it should fit: a jacket, a raincoat, water or a thermos, part of a snack, a flashlight, glasses), ideally 30-40 liters. and a cape for a backpack from the rain;
ideally, a backpack of 80-110 liters is the main one, with a cape on the backpack. We have a lot of crossings and crossings in these 2 weeks, and although we are not going on a full-fledged hike with long daily crossings, we need to be comfortable to move around, and this is definitely not with a plastic suitcase. The weight of the items is as light and compact as possible. There should be a reserve for a place for public equipment (tents, awnings and other things that will be distributed among the participants).
polyurethane seat mat ("hob", etc.) – so that you can sit on any surface during rest periods;
head lamp and batteries;
sunglasses;
sun cream;
The sleeping bag is temperature-controlled (0 comfort mode) and comes with a hermetic bag or a thick plastic bag.;
foam-a mat on which you will sleep;
spoon, mug, knife, knife;
trekking poles;
raincoat;
matches sealed in polyethylene or plastic packaging or a lighter;
individual first-aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines, no more than 200 grams by weight);
thermos flask or plastic bottle;
personal hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper).

Clothing:

thermal underwear (set, depending on the season);
light, athletic trousers, for daily wear, depending on the season; shorts, something light in the heat (sometimes the whole hike is +10, sometimes +33);
T–shirts - 3 pcs.;
fleece or the like (preferably made of modern materials);
windproof suit (trousers + jacket). Ideally, a membrane (for protection from rain and wind);
warm jacket;
socks (trekking) – at least 2 pairs;
a buff or a bandana around the neck;
the hat is warm;
simple gloves – 1 pair;
swimsuit for hot springs;
towel for hot springs.

Shoes:

worn trekking boots, shoes must have good water-repellent properties. These include "flashlights" (gaiters) so that "loose particles" (small pebbles and sand) do not get inside the shoe.;
sandals, sneakers;
I recommend boots made of EVA material (light and warm) with a liner. If it rains, you can walk in them.;
slippers or crocs for hot springs.

There is an opportunity to fish (you need to have fishing equipment with you).

Dates and Prices

$3,273

20 – 31 Jul 12 days 11 nights

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